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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / January 2005Yep, someone said it
My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats because of the coming babies. Yeah, right.  Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Gee, what a great opportunity to educate! ;) **Notice, everyone, that Kelly said "babieS"...BABIES! :D -L. > Gee, what a great opportunity to educate! ;) > **Notice, everyone, that Kelly said "babieS"...BABIES! :D > > -L. Actually, he said it to DH on the phone with him. DH did a great job explaining how we do not need to "get rid of" the cats. And yes, there are two babies :) Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG >> Gee, what a great opportunity to educate! ;) >> **Notice, everyone, that Kelly said "babieS"...BABIES! :D [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > And yes, there are two babies :) Wooooooow!!! Double congrats! << Wooooooow!!! Double congrats! >> Yes, congratulations, Kelly!!!!!! Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) > And yes, there are two babies :) Wow! That's awesome! My dad always said he wanted me to be twins, so that we could entertain ourselves (the pregnancy was unexpected and mom wasn't about to have another one; she was already 37). I'm kinda glad there's only one of me; I don't think the world could take two! Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >> My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the > cats [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > -L. Ooohhh. That IS interesting! > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. Doesn't it boggle the mind? > > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. > > Doesn't it boggle the mind? My doctor told me that I ought to get rid of my cats due to allergies and asthma worsening this winter. When he saw the look on my face he then said, "Or at least don't REPLACE them." When he saw the look on my face after the last comment, she said, "What? They don't live that long, do they?" I of course was thinking 1) You must be out of your mind! Get RID of my cats? Just so I can breathe? and 1) REPLACE them?! REPLACE THEM? Isn't that what you do with broken DISHES?? and 3) Pffft. Like I could ever live without cats. >My doctor told me that I ought to get rid of my cats due to allergies and >asthma worsening this winter. When I was 5, my doctor said I was allergic to dogs and told my parents that I should not had dogs in my room. Yah, right. The dog was sleeping on my bed. Explain that to a 5 year old. Later, I got a long haired dog, and she slept under the covers. But then, my mom is allergic to both cats and dogs, and I can't remember a time without at least two of each. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > >My doctor told me that I ought to get rid of my cats due to allergies and > >asthma worsening this winter. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > -- Clearly, we both have our priorities in order as does your Mom. I will always be willing to suffer to a degree for true love and joy. :) > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Congratulations. :-) > Yeah, right. Did you have a bet with yourself(ves) about this - the "advice" - being bound to happen? Cathy > Did you have a bet with yourself(ves) about this - the "advice" - being > bound to happen? Yeah, we knew someone would say it eventually. My husband's side thinks we're nuts with the cats anyway. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG > > Did you have a bet with yourself(ves) about this - the "advice" - being > > bound to happen? > > Yeah, we knew someone would say it eventually. My husband's side thinks > we're nuts with the cats anyway. I'm glad he doesn't take after his folks. Best wishes for a healthy and easy pregnancy and labor. Your life is about to change in ways I cannot even imagine! Always interesting to see when those that cannot carry and bear a child have all the advice in the world. Signature.oO rach Oo. > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. Congrats!! Be prepared for more to offer the same advice. When I was pregnant, everyone and their dog was telling me "well I guess you'll be getting rid of the cats now" Yeah right, if I had been planning to get rid of the cats when I had a baby then I wouldn't have gotten the cats in the first place. It's not like they are disposable. The cats are great with the baby, the fat black one really seems to like her so I always tell Rhiannon "that's your cat" > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. > Congrats!! Be prepared for more to offer the same advice. When I was > pregnant, everyone and their dog was telling me "well I guess you'll be > getting rid of the cats now" Hate to tell you this, but their dogs were probably saying that even before you got pregnant :-). rona (whose cat likes dogs--even stranger ones--and vice versa) Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** "[America] is filled with people who decided not to live in Europe. We had people who really wanted to live in Europe, but didn't have the energy to go back. We call them Canadians." ---Grover Norquist in Newsweek, November 22, 2004 > Congrats!! Be prepared for more to offer the same advice. When I was > pregnant, everyone and their dog was telling me "well I guess you'll be [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. Does anyone ever suggest "get rid of your dog" when a baby is due? LT >> Congrats!! Be prepared for more to offer the same advice. When I was >> pregnant, everyone and their dog was telling me "well I guess you'll be [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > LT I think it is much less common. I'm quite sure Toxoplamosis and the mythical "they'll steal your breath" has more to do with it than anything. Good point. It seems that is always the cat that gets the boot when the baby comes. SignatureCat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com > Does anyone ever suggest "get rid of your dog" when a baby is due? > > LT > > > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > > > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Does anyone ever suggest "get rid of your dog" when a baby is due? Yes!!!!! Unfortunately our local RSPCA centre in Sussex, UK, is full of abandoned animals where the cause is give either as "marital breakdown" or "baby due." That is how we got Chloe cat, because the neighbours were on their third kid in 5 years and shoved her out every night, rain, snow, the lot just 'cos they feared that the cat would lie on the baby So she came to us for love and care. I say; is that a reason why a 6 foot 3 inch man shouldn't marry a 4 foot tall woman or vice versa? Just in case one rolls over and smothers the other in bed? Get real people! Icedog. > I say; is that a reason why a 6 foot 3 inch man shouldn't marry a 4 foot tall woman or vice versa? Just in case one rolls over and smothers the other in bed? I can think of a few reasons why a 6'3" man might not want to marrya 4' tall woman, but that surely isn't one of them. ;) > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. From what I have read, you should not be the one to clean the litter box. However, if you have to, you should wear rubber gloves and a dust mask. Purrs that the pregnancy goes well and that you have two great babes. MLB > My brother-in-law gave us the "advice" that we need to get rid of the cats > because of the coming babies. Yeah, right. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > kelly at farringtons dot net > "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG Congrats! One thing we did before we brought our baby home (almost 7 years ago) was to remove the nursery room door and replace it with a screen door. It kept the kitties out of his room, but allowed me to hear him cry. Our girl cat, Ginger, took it upon herself to be the "babysitter". She sat outside my son's room every night and came to get me if he cried. Now, almost 7 years later, the cats adore our son. We removed the screen door when our son was about 2. Beth |
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